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So how does ‘#’ mean ‘sweetheart’ in Irish texting? Posted by róislín on May 10, 2015
(le Róislín) So how does ‘#’ mean ‘sweetheart’ in Irish texting? Well, it all depends on what you call the ‘#’ sign. And that may depend on where you live. In the U.S., it’s usually called the “pound sign” and the corresponding symbol on a telephone keypad is called the “pound key.” For certain touch-tone…
Deireadh Fómhair agus Frásaí Eile le “Deireadh” Posted by róislín on Sep 30, 2011
(le Róislín) October, according to its Irish meaning, is the “month of the end of the harvest.” But the word “deireadh” has several other meanings and many other applications. Here’s a little sampler, and also a little mix and match, where you’ll need to determine whether to use “deireadh,” (the basic form), dheireadh, ndeireadh, or…